Action directe, nos années de plomb
Synopsis
Between 1979 and 1987, a far-left group wreaked havoc across France. Robberies, bombings, assassinations. They struck hard and disappeared in a cloud of explosives, leaflets scattered in the wind, and relentless ideological demands. Their name? Action Directe. More than 80 attacks, 26 wounded, and 12 dead in less than ten years. Stunned French citizens discovered posters plastered everywhere showing portraits of these young women and men who looked like everyone else and whom nothing seemed to be able to stop. A long and intense manhunt began, culminating in the arrest of the group's leadership.
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Natacha Régnier
Narrator (Voice over)
Daniel Cohn-Bendit
Self : May 68 - Demonstrator & Politician
Olivier Rolin
Self : Founder of Gauche prolétarienne & Writer
Bernard Ripert
Self : Lawyer of Action directe
Marie-Christine Ételin
Self : Lawyer of Jean-Marc Rouillan (Leader of Action directe)
Henri Leclerc
Self : Lawyer of Jean-Marc Rouillan & Nathalie Ménigon
Christian Ételin
Self : Lawyer of Action directe
Patricia Tourancheau
Self : Journalist
Hervé Brusini
Self : Journalist
Jo Querr
Self : Counter-terrorism squad superintendent
Jean-Louis Bruguière
Self : Investigating magistrate in charge of counter-terrorism affairs
Jean-Pierre Pochon
Self : General information counter-terrorism unit chief
Jean Glavany
Self : Head of cabinet of President François Mitterrand (1981-1988)
Robert Badinter
Self : Minister of Justice (1981-1986)
Jean-Louis Huesca
Self : Crime squad superintendent
Dan Franck
Self : Friend and host of an Action Directe member, Writer & Screenwriter
Élisabeth Trétiack-Franck
Self : Daniel Franck's then wife & Press officer
Noël Mamère
Self : TV Newsreader (Archive)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Université populaire de Pessac
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virginie Linhart
- Screenplay & Story
- Vanessa Schneider, Virginie Linhart
- Original Score
- Jérôme Plasseraud
- Original Title
- Action directe, nos années de plomb
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- CAPA, INA, France Télévisions, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virginie Linhart
Vanessa Schneider, Virginie Linhart
Jérôme Plasseraud
Jérôme Colin
Yohann Le Rallier
Anthony Orliange
Department Leadership Roster
Virginie Linhart
Director
Jérôme Colin
Director of Photography
Yohann Le Rallier
Editor
Anthony Orliange
Producer
Jérôme Plasseraud
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Action directe, nos années de plomb
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What is Action directe, nos années de plomb about?
Between 1979 and 1987, a far-left group wreaked havoc across France. Robberies, bombings, assassinations. They struck hard and disappeared in a cloud of explosives, leaflets scattered in the wind, and relentless ideological demands. Their name? Action Directe. More than 80 attacks, 26 wounded, and 12 dead in less than ten years. Stunned French citizens discovered posters plastered everywhere showing portraits of these young women and men who looked like everyone else and whom nothing seemed to be able to stop. A long and intense manhunt began, culminating in the arrest of the group's leadership.
Who directed Action directe, nos années de plomb?
Action directe, nos années de plomb was directed by Virginie Linhart.
Who stars in Action directe, nos années de plomb?
The principal cast of Action directe, nos années de plomb includes Natacha Régnier, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Olivier Rolin, Bernard Ripert, Marie-Christine Ételin.
When was Action directe, nos années de plomb released and how long is it?
Action directe, nos années de plomb was released in 2024 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Action directe, nos années de plomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Action directe, nos années de plomb was composed by Jérôme Plasseraud.